Jacoby on Bridge Remembers Sidney Fink Friend and Player
Oswald Jacoby writes about Sidney B. Fink of Cleveland who died last December while doing what he loved best, playing duplicate bridge. The piece recalls Sid as a tough opponent, gracious friend, and longtime chairman of the ACBL charity committee, before sharing a bridge hand he played shortly before his death.
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Bidding Puzzle in Bridge Night Hand Raises to Three Spades
South holds AKQI916 in spades with YARS2767 ht and must decide after partner raises to three spades rather than clubs. The hand tests whether spades are solid and whether to proceed to Beven, with the partner’s five no trump bid implying kings and aces. Answer planned for tomorrow.
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